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VG247.comFri, 09 Dec 2016 17:13:51 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.3Europe will finally be able to play Rune Factory 4 once it passes certificationhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/04/rune-factory-4-europe-3ds-eshop/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/04/rune-factory-4-europe-3ds-eshop/#respondSat, 04 Oct 2014 15:13:48 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=494533It appears Rune Factory 4 will be released in Europe after all, once the localization passes muster with Nintendo of Europe’s submission process.

The listed recently by on Germany’s videogame rating board, USK, and to confirm the rating wasn’t in error, Siliconera got in touch with Xseed’s executive VP, Ken Berry who confirmed the game was being localized for release on the Nintendo eShop.

Back in November 2013, the game’s developer Neverland filed for bankruptcy and halted all of its current projects after a funding drive to save the company failed.

Xseed picked up many Neverland staffers after the closure, and put them to work at Marvelous to continue work started on Forbidden Magna.

Xseed, however, didn’t want to disappoint European fans of the series, so it put the PAL localization in the hands of an undisclosed development house.

“The situation is that we know the Rune Factory 4 fans in Europe have suffered enough with one cancellation already,” Berry told Siliconera.

“We didn’t want to announce anything until the game passed certification and we were sure its digital-only eShop release was imminent since we are using a different programming house to try to pick up where the original dev team left off.

“Though I can’t disclose which development house is handling the PAL localization programming duties for us, I can say that it’s been in the works for months already and we hope to start the master submission process with NoE within the next couple weeks.”

Rune Factory 4 was released at in Japan during the summer of 2012 and released in North America on October 1, 2013.

Upon release in Europe, it will be an eShop only title for 3DS.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/04/rune-factory-4-europe-3ds-eshop/feed/0Rune Factory 4 has shipped a combined 200,000 digital and physical copies in Japanhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/04/16/rune-factory-4-has-shipped-a-combined-200000-digital-and-physical-copies-in-japan/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/16/rune-factory-4-has-shipped-a-combined-200000-digital-and-physical-copies-in-japan/#commentsWed, 16 Apr 2014 20:20:08 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=465507Rune Factory 4 has shipped 200,000 copies in Japan, Marvelous has announced. The figure includes both digital and retail copies and has been available on the market since late 2012. According to figures punched out by Siliconera, the latest entry in the series shows substantial growth for the franchise: the first game sold 42,000 copies at launch. In February, XSEED promised the North American region it would do it’s best to restock the game, as Rune Factory 4 had been “selling well beyond our expectations” in the region.
]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/16/rune-factory-4-has-shipped-a-combined-200000-digital-and-physical-copies-in-japan/feed/1XSEED promises it’s shipping more copies of hard-to-find Rune Factory 4http://www.vg247.com/2014/02/08/xseed-promises-its-shipping-more-copies-of-hard-to-find-rune-factory-4/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/02/08/xseed-promises-its-shipping-more-copies-of-hard-to-find-rune-factory-4/#respondSat, 08 Feb 2014 16:37:32 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=446809Ont its company Facebook page, XSEED has noted that folks in North America have been having a difficult time tracking down copies of Harvest Moon dungeon spinoff Rune Factory 4 for the 3DS, but they promise that situation will change soon.

Apparently folks have been concerned that the game’s scarcity is due to a lack of effort in distribution on XSEED’s part, but the company said that isn’t accurate.

“Don’t worry! It’s just been selling well beyond our expectations, so we’re working as quickly as possible to restock physical copies. We encourage you to periodically check back with retailers since they should be getting more in stock soon,” the Facebook post read.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/02/08/xseed-promises-its-shipping-more-copies-of-hard-to-find-rune-factory-4/feed/0Site appears teasing new game from Rune Factory developershttp://www.vg247.com/2014/02/07/site-appears-teasing-new-game-from-rune-factory-developers/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/02/07/site-appears-teasing-new-game-from-rune-factory-developers/#respondFri, 07 Feb 2014 13:36:42 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=446708Japanese dev Neverland has been putting out Rune Factory games at a brisk pace in the past half-decade, and its next game is being teased on a page on publisher Marvelous AQL’s web site — which says it could be a fifth Rune Factory or something else.

In a statement sent to VG247 today, Marvelous AQL explained the decision. It reads:

“We regret to inform you that the European release of Rune Factory 4 for Nintendo 3DS has been cancelled.

While MarvelousAQL has made every effort to secure the title’s release for this territory, it is, unfortunately, not possible to do so at this time.

MAQL and MAQL Europe would like to thank everyone for their support and enthusiasm for their European releases. Please look forward to announcements on new MAQL titles over the coming months.”

Were you looking forward to Rune Factory 4? Let us know below.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/01/20/rune-factory-4-european-release-cancelled-publisher-confirms/feed/14Rune Factory developer Neverland files for bankruptcyhttp://www.vg247.com/2013/11/29/rune-factory-developer-neverland-files-for-bankruptcy/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/11/29/rune-factory-developer-neverland-files-for-bankruptcy/#commentsFri, 29 Nov 2013 14:50:28 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=431320Rune Factory developer Neverland has filed for bankruptcy and halted all current project. It comes after an eleventh-hour funding drive failed to rescue the Japanese company.

Siliconera reports – via Game Jouhou – that an official Neverland statement cited changes in the business environment as a key issue behind its losses, and that it will begin bankruptcy proceedings soon.

Rune Factory 4 was the studios last effort, published under Marvelous AQL. GI.biz adds that it was the series’ fastest-selling entry to date with 150,000 unit sold as of September 2012, but it hasn’t helped steer the firm away from financial trouble. Neverland was founded in 1993.

We’ll have more on this as it develops.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/11/29/rune-factory-developer-neverland-files-for-bankruptcy/feed/3Rune Factory 4 confirmed for Spring 2014 release in Europe, new screens insidehttp://www.vg247.com/2013/10/01/rune-factory-4-confirmed-for-spring-2014-release-in-europe-new-screens-inside/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/01/rune-factory-4-confirmed-for-spring-2014-release-in-europe-new-screens-inside/#respondTue, 01 Oct 2013 10:11:19 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=413320Rune Factory 4 is coming to Nintendo 3DS in Europe courtesy of Marvelous AQL. We’ve even been sent a trio of new screens to mark the occasion.

The game will be localised by XSEED Games and is coming to Europe care of Zen United.

Rune Factory 4 is a town-builder with JRPG elements, set in the Kingdom of Norad. As a prince or princess, you must bring prosperity to the town of Selphia.

We’ll have more on the localised version as it comes, but for now here are those screens:

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/01/rune-factory-4-confirmed-for-spring-2014-release-in-europe-new-screens-inside/feed/0Nintendo downloads NA: Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl, Donkey Kong 3, Rune Factory 4, morehttp://www.vg247.com/2013/09/26/nintendo-downloads-na-etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millennium-girl-donkey-kong-3-rune-factory-4-more/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/26/nintendo-downloads-na-etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millennium-girl-donkey-kong-3-rune-factory-4-more/#respondThu, 26 Sep 2013 13:38:43 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=411996Nintendo has updated its eShop offering for North America, and the headliner this week is Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl which releases on 3DS Monday, October 1. Other goodies for the period include Donkey Kong 3 on Wii U Virtual Console and Rune Factory 4 for 3DS, also landing on the service Monday. Get your full update below.

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]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/26/nintendo-downloads-na-etrian-odyssey-untold-the-millennium-girl-donkey-kong-3-rune-factory-4-more/feed/0Rune Factory 4 releasing October 1st in the UShttp://www.vg247.com/2013/09/13/rune-factory-4-releasing-october-1st-in-the-us/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/13/rune-factory-4-releasing-october-1st-in-the-us/#commentsThu, 12 Sep 2013 23:01:31 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=407627XSEED have announced the latest entry in everyone’s favourite (and only) Harvest Moon spin-off franchise will be heading to shelves on October 1st. Zen United are bringing the game to Europe, but they haven’t announced a timeframe yet.

As Tiny Cartridge points out, it’s odd the game is launching against JRPG Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl, as you’d think they’d eat into one another sales, rather than be complementary.

Speaking with German website JPGames.de, Zen United’s Director Geraint Evans revealed the publisher is bringing the game across to Europe.

“You are actually the first people I’m telling, that Rune Factory 4 will be brought over to Europe by us. We will be announcing it officially in the very near future”

As it hasn’t been officially announced yet, the game has no set release date in Europe. XSeed, who are localising and releasing the game in America were originally scheduled to launch the game a few months ago, however the “absolutely massive” content of the game forced the company to delay the game to “Late September or October” back in August.

Hopefully we’ll hear more about the game’s European release soon.

In the interview with JPGames, Evans also spoke to how companies like XSeed doing the English translation for niche Japanese titles for the more profitable North American market allows the games to be brought over to Europe and the difficulty of translating Japanese jokes.

“You may have wordplay or puns that may work in the Japanese language but simply won’t translate into English. As a translator, you have to come up with your own jokes effectively. That’s probably the hardest part.”

JPGames have kindly posted the interview in slightly typo-prone English further down their page, if you’d like to check that out.

“The game is absolutely massive and taking much longer to QA (play through the English for quality assurance) than we originally anticipated,” an XSEED staff member said in response to a question on Facebook.

“Right now we could be looking at a late September or October release, but it will definitely be worth the wait.”

The Neverland-developed RPG has been expected sometime during northern summer but XSEED hasn’t put anything more than this tentative window on it; the small publisher is somewhat notorious – in a good way – for refusing to commit until quite close to launch date, as it is subject to the vagaries of localisation and retailer whim.

Rune Factory 4 is a 3DS exclusive which arrived in Japan on July 2013.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/01/rune-factory-4-delayed-by-absolutely-massive-content/feed/0XSEED announce E3 games lineuphttp://www.vg247.com/2013/05/24/xseed-announce-e3-games-lineup/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/24/xseed-announce-e3-games-lineup/#commentsFri, 24 May 2013 05:37:30 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=370423XSEED Games has announced its lineup for E3 next month. Grasshopper Manufacture’s Killer is Dead and GungHo Online’s Ragnarok Odyssey Ace are included in the publishers list.

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace was just announced for release in Europe and the US.

Killer is Dead (PS3, 360 / Summer 2013) – Created by Goichi “Suda 51″ Suda, this highly anticipated original game is set in a not-so-distant alternate future similar to the world we know now. Players control an executioner named Mondo Zappa who wields a Japanese sword in his right hand while utilizing interchangeable weapons in his left artificial arm. His ultimate goal is to execute various heinous criminals scattered around the world and beyond. Completely unique visuals and outstanding stylish action come together to deliver an unprecedented gaming experience in Killer is Dead. The action title is being jointly developed by Kadokawa Games and Grasshopper Manufacture, with Suda 51 lending his trademark sense of style at the helm.

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace (PS3, PSV / Winter) – This new title in the popular Ragnarok Odyssey action RPG franchise brings players cross-platform play between PS3 and Vita as well as rich new content to explore. Developed by Game Arts, Ragnarok Odyssey Ace brings a new Tower of Yggdrasil dungeon that creates random dungeons with different rooms and enemy placement, a new battle system, and a plethora of new items and features. [Note: GungHo Online Entertainment America will publish the game in Europe]

Rune Factory 4 (3DS / Summer 2013) – The first game in the Rune Factory simulation/role-playing series to be released on the Nintendo 3DS, Rune Factory 4 adds new romance options, the ability to select a male or female character at the game’s start, and endless crafting, farming and cooking opportunities. As Selphia’s prince or princess, players manage the village, explore the countryside with townsfolk, or tame monsters in the wild to become helpers in battle or in the fields.

Valhalla Knights 3 (PSV / Fall 2013) – The fourth title published by XSEED Games in the popular Valhalla Knights action RPG series, Valhalla Knights 3 features a robust character creation system and brings multiplayer party-based combat to the PS Vita, with a Wi-Fi online option being added to the local ad-hoc option specifically for the North American version. Players can select from one of seven races and one of twenty job classes such as Fighter, Mage, Thief, Priest, Akatoki, or Archer, while also equipping two sub-jobs. Adventure with a custom party or brave the wilds alone while seamlessly engaging in real-time combat and earning skill points for upgrading and unlocking abilities unique to each job class.

Ys: Memories of Celceta (PSV / Fall 2013) – An extensive reimagining of Ys IV, one of the only Ys games never before released in the West, this title puts more enemies on screen than ever before. Ys: Memories of Celceta features the largest, most non-linear overworld in Ys history, boasting superlative graphics and a triumphant evolution of the fast-paced gameplay that has made this series a timeless action RPG mainstay.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/24/xseed-announce-e3-games-lineup/feed/2Rune Factory 4, Valhalla Knights 3, more in XSEED’s 2013 schedulehttp://www.vg247.com/2013/02/01/rune-factory-4-valhalla-knights-3-more-in-xseeds-2013-schedule/
http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/01/rune-factory-4-valhalla-knights-3-more-in-xseeds-2013-schedule/#commentsFri, 01 Feb 2013 05:21:47 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=335596XSEED has more than just Killer is Dead in its 2013 line-up. The US publisher has announced it will also be releasing 3DS RPG Rune Factory 4, Ys: Memories of Celceta and Valhalla Knights 3 on Vita, and Ys I & II Chronicles+ for PC this year. This last one is already available for pre-order on Steam and includes a number of new features.
]]>http://www.vg247.com/2013/02/01/rune-factory-4-valhalla-knights-3-more-in-xseeds-2013-schedule/feed/4Rune Factory 4 port teased by XSEEDhttp://www.vg247.com/2012/11/03/rune-factory-4-port-teased-by-xseed/
http://www.vg247.com/2012/11/03/rune-factory-4-port-teased-by-xseed/#respondSat, 03 Nov 2012 15:14:55 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=312899Do you like speculation? Ambiguity? The Japan-only RPG Rune Factory 4? Well then you’re going to love this: publisher XSEED has hinted that it might localize the 3DS title for Western markets in the future.

As Nintendo Life reports, a post over on XSEED’s Facebook account has given rise to the newfound speculation.

Responding to one eager fan’s request for a port, the publisher said: “Hmmm, we’ve had an itch to work on another Rune Factory game since we loved Frontier so much, so let’s see if we can’t grab a back scratcher somehow…”

For those who don’t know, the “Frontier” referred to above is Rune Factory Frontier, the 2009 Wii entry in the role-playing series that was fairly popular upon its release. XSEED itself may best be known as the publishers of “Operation Rainfall” title The Last Story.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2012/11/03/rune-factory-4-port-teased-by-xseed/feed/0Nintendo Direct – Rune Factory 4, Animal Crossing 3DS, Mario Tennis Open, morehttp://www.vg247.com/2012/04/21/nintendo-direct-rune-factory-4-just-dance-wii-2-mario-tennis-open-more/
http://www.vg247.com/2012/04/21/nintendo-direct-rune-factory-4-just-dance-wii-2-mario-tennis-open-more/#commentsSat, 21 Apr 2012 12:59:26 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=252747Nintendo announced many, many things during Nintendo Direct. Things such as: a release date for Rune Factory 4, daily DLC for Heroes of Ruin, and extra information on Mario Tennis Open. Below the break is a bullet list of some of the announcements, and also be sure to keep refreshing the front page for the larger bits hitting the site.

In a press release sent over, Nintendo reiterated that your customized Mii character can be tossed into Mario Tennis Open on 3DS. There will be over 200 different items to add to your character such as sports equipment and attire, and there will also be 16 characters to choose from if you wish to play as a Nintendo mascot of sorts.

You will also be able to co-op with a friend through local and wireless multiplayer modes, and you can also turn on the Street pass Option. Various game modes in the game include: Tournament, Free Competition, Special Game, and an interactive Super Mario Bros. mode between you and an opponent. A video is posted over on the official site.

Nintendo has said in a press release it was kind enough to send over, that the recent series of Kid Icarus anime videos will return to Nintendo Video starting April 28.

Many thanks to Siliconera, Andriasang, Gematsu and NWR for the links.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2012/04/21/nintendo-direct-rune-factory-4-just-dance-wii-2-mario-tennis-open-more/feed/3Nintendo Direct: The Last Story hitting US, Sega, Capcom and Namco unitehttp://www.vg247.com/2012/02/22/nintendo-direct-the-last-story-hitting-us-game-announcements-sega-capcom-and-namco-project-draft-headline/
http://www.vg247.com/2012/02/22/nintendo-direct-the-last-story-hitting-us-game-announcements-sega-capcom-and-namco-project-draft-headline/#commentsWed, 22 Feb 2012 15:06:22 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=235393Today’s Nintendo Direct presentations have gifted news on a Sega, Capcom and Namco, confirmation of a US Last Story release and much more.

The presentation for the UK and Japan was hosted by Satoru Iwata, and Reggie Fils-Aime hosted the US presentation – which you can watch below.

First up was some really good news for the US: The Last Story will be released in the region sometime with summer, with XSEED handling the publishing end.

Xenoblade Chronicles

Nintendo has announced the game will launch in the US on April 6, and its box art will be graced with fan-chosen artwork.

Kid Icarus: Uprising

Three-on-three multiplayer battles were shown for Kid Icarus: Uprising. Called the Fiend’s Cauldron, it rewards players with stronger weapons and makes use of 3DS’s AR Card feature. It will also include StreetPass functionality allowing players to share weapons. Selected weapons can be turned into a Weapon Gem. Once shared and converted, they can be turned into real weapons by paying Hearts.

Uprising will launch across US and Europe on March 23 with six Kid Icarus AR cards included, and those who pre-order will receive an extra pack containing 24 AR cards. These cards are also available through Club Nintendo, and for 250 Stars you’ll be able to get two packs containing six AR cards each. Extremely rare cards are hidden in certain packs.

Mario Tennis Open

For the first time in a Mario Tennis game, players will be able to compete against others in online matches and earn points by moving up leader boards. It’s out for 3DS on May 25 in Europe and in the US on May 20.

Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure

The game is coming to 3DS due to a new distribution deal between SEGA and Nintendo of Europe. In it, players run around Paris trying to solve musical puzzles while trying to crack the mystery behind the disappearance of the master thief, Raphael’s father. It launches across Europe on April 5. We’ve asked SEGA for the US date.

Sega, Capcom and Namco project

During the broadcast it was announced that Capcom, Namco Bandai and Sega are teaming up for a crossover 3DS project with Namco as the lead. A teaser trailer was shown, and a teaser site for it can be found here.

Fire Emblem

Nintendo’s first foray into paid download content will begin with the release of Fire Emblem, and will consist of new episodes with new maps combined into DLC packaging. The first set will release on April 19, and it will be free as an incentive until May 31. A prepaid card will also be made available. The game’s characters were designed by Yusuke Kozaki. It will be released in Europe later this year.

Dillon’s Rolling Western, an action tower defence game set in the Old West starring a ranger armadillo, is available today. In it, players must use a “mixture of stylus-based combat and tower defence strategy to stop the rock monsters from eating the villages’ livestock.”